I love our girls. We have six of them – Henrietta, Matilda, Bella and Ella, Althea, and Betsy. Though we suspect Betsy may be a male. I’m talking about my flock of hens (and potential rooster), of course. We got them on Easter weekend, as people do, when you have a...

Chicken and dumplings. Chicken ‘n’ pastry. Chicken and slicks. However you say it, it’s delicious. And this recipe is packed with veggies, protein, and homemade goodness. A perfect cold-weather snack that speaks of comfort and home. This particular...

The beet goes on, as they say. But have you ever considered beets beyond pickled or sliced or boiled? This recipe uses a spiral slicer, and while I start many of my demonstrations with telling my attendants I am not a gadget guy, this is a bit of an exception. Yes, I...

Udon noodle soup comes from Japan, and is a great way to showcase fresh vegetables and bold flavors together. You can mix and match your ingredients any way you like. This easy udon noodle soup will be sure to please even pickier eaters — they can customize the...

I created this recipe while I was the head chef at one of Charlotte’s first vegetarian restaurants, The Peaceful Dragon. We were also 90% vegan. When we started getting close to the holidays I was trying to come up with vegan versions of holiday favorites. I saw a lot...